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Tag Archives: reacting

Be Calm

Steve Durkac Posted on February 9, 2026 by Steve DurkacFebruary 9, 2026

“Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.” — Proverbs 29:11 NIV Those who are owners of multiple dogs know that they influence each other to bark and get riled up without reason. When one starts barking the other joins in without knowing why. Undisciplined dogs will blindly follow the other’s lead. However, … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged angry, calm, devotional, influence, Proverbs 29:11, reacting, Reflection

Foolish Reactions

Steve Durkac Posted on November 20, 2025 by Steve DurkacNovember 20, 2025

“Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.” — Proverbs 12:16 NIV Circumstances give us the option of reacting or responding. Reacting is usually an immediate assumption that leads to unthoughtful retaliation or revenge. Foolish people jump to conclusions and react without thinking. Don’t be like them. Instead, choose to respond by giving the situation some … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged devotional, Provers 12:16, reacting, Reflection, Responding
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